Housing & Dining

• Waterproof mattress pad (required and should be purchased at a retailer offering extra-long twin mattress pads)
• Sheets, pillow/pillowcases (extra-long twin)
• Comforter and blankets
• Bath linens and supplies
• Wastebasket and liners
• Cleaning supplies
• Carpet (cannot be installed)

• Microwave (1.5 cubic feet or smaller)
• Mini refrigerator (3.7 cubic feet or smaller)
• Iron and ironing board
• Desk lamp (non-halogen)
• U/L-approved extension cord/power strip (7 plugs or fewer)
• Vacuum cleaner
• Crates for storage
• Computer

• Ethernet cord
• TV (cable-ready)
• TV stand with mount
• Gaming system
• Portable radio/stereo
• Laundry basket and detergent

• Pets (other than fish)
• Appliance with an open heating coil
• Broiler ovens, toasters/toaster ovens (only approved for apartments)
• Alcohol and alcohol paraphernalia (please refer to University Policy)
• Smoking materials and smokeless tobacco
• Candles, incense, candle warmers, paraphernalia
• Four-way or cheater plugs

• Extension cords w/o breaker
• Sun or heat lamps
• Appliances not marked as U/L approved
• Tacks or nails in the walls or ceiling
• TV wall mounts
• Contact paper on walls or furniture
• Electric blankets

• Electric sauce pans or hot plates
• Laser pointers
• Halogen/quartz light bulbs and lamps
• Space heaters
• Oil popcorn popper
• Paint ball, BB guns, weapons
• Firearms
• Fireworks

Below is a sampling of common policies for your reference. Complete rules and regulations for Horn and Markham Apartments, Irwin Hall, Gessner Hall, and the New Living Center can be found in the  Student Handbook.

• The Horn and Markham residence facilities will be under supervision of one assistant hall director.
• The Baker University alcohol policy, as printed in the Baker Student Handbook and on the Student Affairs website will be strictly enforced.
• Gatherings in the Horn and Markham Apartments will not disturb others and will not include more than 16 people in an apartment at any time. Residents who are disturbed by noise will first contact the offender and ask them to reduce the noise. If this request is not heeded, the assistant hall director should be contacted. The assistant hall director may issue warnings, but an incident report could be issued for noise and failure to comply.
• All personal property of the residents must be stored within the apartment. Personal property is not allowed on the balcony, stairwells or railings.
• Trash is to be placed in the trash dumpster.
• All necessary furniture is provided in each apartment. Individuals are discouraged from bringing additional furniture and are prohibited from bringing personal mattresses. No provided furnishings may be removed from the apartment.
• Cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted in any building on the Baker University campus nor within 25 feet of any building. Smoking and using smokeless tobacco outdoors are permitted. Please discard tobacco in the appropriate container. Students will be documented if they fail to follow this policy.
• Periodic health/safety and maintenance checks will be conducted in the buildings. Apartments found insufficient will be documented. Failure to comply will result in a fine and/or professional cleaning at cost from the maintenance department.
• Barbecue grills may be used only in the commons area of the ground floor of the apartment complex. Grills may not be stored or used in an apartment.
• No halogen or quartz light bulbs or lamps, incense, candles or candle warmers are permitted in the apartments. Please see the student handbook for further information as to what not to bring to BU.

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• Dartboards are not allowed.
• Bikes should be kept in the bike racks provided, not inside apartments or chained to railings.
• No tape (other than blue painter’s tape), shelves, bookcases or furniture are to be attached to walls. Stick or push pins are not allowed.
• Use blue painters tape to hang pictures or posters on walls. Fabric should not be hung on walls or ceilings.
• Toilet paper is furnished. Contact your assistant hall director.
• Maintenance concerns should be submitted using the online maintenance work request. The Office of Maintenance is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nonemergency requests submitted after 2:30 p.m. may not be addressed until the next business day. If your concern is not addressed within 48 hours, please contact your assistant hall director.
• The assistant hall director and Campus Security can be a resource during emergencies. Please add your assistant hall director’s and Campus Security’s numbers in your phone. For campus emergencies, please call Campus Security at 785.594.8430 (available 24/7). For medical emergencies, always call 911.
• Twenty-four-hour quiet time will be maintained during the week of finals. This will begin on stop day, the day before the first day of finals beginning midnight of the last full day of classes.
• Detailed checkouts will take place when an apartment or room is vacated. Residents will be held responsible for damage to their apartment and the furnishings within it. Fines will be charged for damage. Failure to vacate an apartment at the designated time at the conclusion of the school term will result in a charge of $50 per day or part thereof.
• Failure to abide by University policies or regulations will result in judicial documentation including, but not limited to, fines, retribution, and possible removal.